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Julius "JuJu" Ballo
Julius Ballo
Born (2003-04-20) April 20, 2003 (age 21)
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • JuJu
  • The Shark
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Golden Gloves
Gold medal – first place 2024 Detroit featherweight
Junior Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Cali 57 kg

Julius "JuJu" Ballo (born April 20, 2003) is an American amateur boxer born and raised in San Diego, California.[1]

Amateur career

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National Tournaments

Ballo began his amateur boxing career by winning the 2017 California State Silver Gloves Championship in the 90-pound weight division at age 13.([2]). He continued competing in national events, winning the gold medal in the 123 lb Youth Male division at the 2020 USA Boxing National Championships in Shreveport, Louisiana. ([3]). In 2022, he participated in the International Invitational in Pueblo, Colorado, where he won five gold medals. ([4]). In 2023, Ballo competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. ([5])

International Competitions

Ballo represented the United States at the 2022 International Invitational, where he won a gold medal in the featherweight division. ([6]). He also qualified for the 2021 Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia, as one of 13 American boxers. ([7])([8]). His preparation for these competitions included high-altitude training camps in Colorado Springs. ([9]).

Training and Coaching

Ballo trains at Bomber Squad Academy in El Cajon, California, with head coach Berlin Kerney IV. ([10]). He has also attended training camps at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center to prepare for competitions, including the 2024 Olympics. ([11]).

Personal life

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Julius Ballo is of Chaldean descent. His father, Yasir Ballo, who immigrated from Baghdad at the age of 10, has been one of his trainers and a significant influence in his boxing career. ([12]).

References

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  1. ^ "Julius ballo (@juliusballo)". theupcoming.
  2. ^ "Remember the name of Santee teen Julius Ballo | San Diego Reader".
  3. ^ https://fox5sandiego.com/sports/santee-boxer-training-for-2024-olympics/
  4. ^ "USA Boxing tournament concludes in Pueblo, organizers 'hope to be back' in the future".
  5. ^ "2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing Seedings Confirmed". November 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "Team USA Wraps up with Five Golds at 2022 International Invitational". September 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "USA Boxing Qualifies 13 to First Junior Pan American Games". August 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "Boxing at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games".
  9. ^ "Training camp underway in Colorado Springs". July 12, 2023.
  10. ^ https://fox5sandiego.com/sports/santee-boxer-training-for-2024-olympics/
  11. ^ "Training camp underway in Colorado Springs". July 12, 2023.
  12. ^ "Remember the name of Santee teen Julius Ballo | San Diego Reader".
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Category:Boxers from California Category:2003 births Category:Living people Category:People from San Diego, California